Katie Nelson is a journalist based in Kenya, where she covers human rights and global health issues. Her work puts her in dangerous and challenging situations, far from home. But not that long ago, Katie could barely get out of bed. Whereas most people have distinct and regular periods of wakefulness and fatigue – usually divided into day and night, Katie felt the need to sleep all the time. She had lost all hope of leading a normal life, until one doctor finally asked the right question.
Big Life Credits
Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe. Nick White is our senior editor.
Nocturne is distributed by KCRW, and receives support from KCRW’s Independent Producer Project, which provides resources to creative storytellers around the world.
Special thanks to Alex Espinoza, Jeremy Cherfas, Herrin Hopper, David Green, Mary Jo Eyler, Marta Pelrine-Bacon, Tara, Chris Glover, Ashley Cummings, Benjamin Yeamans, Maria Samuelsen, Misty Lytle, Sleep with Me Podcast, Tara, Tim Harincar
Find out more about journalist Katie Nelson.
Music
Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling
Additional music:
Kent Sparling \\ Jeffrey Foster \\ David Hughes
Episode Artwork: Robin Galante